teenager

Example Sentences

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She’s 28 now—it’s been more than a decade since she wrote I Am Malala, about speaking out against the Taliban as a teenager and surviving being shot at point-blank range for it.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

The staff knew I was just a teenager but they looked the other way.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Meanwhile, Michelin-starred Southport chef Wareing, 55, began his career as a teenager working at the Savoy in London, before going on to establish several successful restaurants.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In 2023, we likened FSD to a teenager with a learner’s permit.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

She played that darn rock ’n’ roll music at top volume as a teenager, and she liked boys who drove noisy cars.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith